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Production Editor - Opinion. South China Morning Post - Hong Kong

Employer
South China Morning Post
Location
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Aug 2, 2021

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Job Details

Purpose of the Position:

The SCMP Opinion Desk is seeking a talented and experienced senior production editor with online and print skills, and a news and business background  

Job Responsibilities:

  • Careful, sensitive copy editing, checking facts, rewriting and improving op-eds and readers' letters, ensuring copy is error-free
  • Craft top-notch SEO headlines, include eye-catching visuals to produce a complete package for the online edition
  • The ability/desire to step up when required to the roles of letters editor and op-ed check sub  
  • Use analytical tools to ensure the right stories are delivered in a timely way


Job Requirements:

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in a real-time online news operation, wire service or newspaper is essential: NO beginners considered
  • Strong familiarity with the Hong Kong/mainland China/Asia context of both news and business/finance
  • Business news experience, preferably in HK/mainland China/Asia
  • Capable of turning around raw copy fast when needed and the patience to work constructively with contributors for whom English may not be a first language
  • Awareness of media law and legal dangers in copy, and of social media as a news dissemination tool
  • Can-do attitude with top-notch English subbing skills and zero tolerance for errors in grammar, spelling and content
  • Solid news judgment and the ability to communicate clearly and concisely.  
  • Previous experience on an op-ed desk preferred; Chinese-language skills an advantage
  • Able to work occasional weekends


Work location will be at Causeway Bay office


Interested parties please send curriculum vitae with full career details, salary history, availability and expected salary to the People Department, 19/F, Tower One, Times Square, 1 Matheson Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong or by clicking APPLY and visiting our site.


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Company

South China Morning Post Publishers Ltd is one of Asia’s most dynamic and forward looking media organizations and provides a variety of career options to cater for different specialties and areas of interest.

We believe that our talented staff are the most important asset and we’re looking for the best people to join our team.

Whether you are just starting out or looking for more demanding challenges, we can help you realise your vision as part of our future. We want passionate, dedicated individuals who are invigorated by the demands of a highly fast moving, ever-changing and exciting industry.

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Location
Morning Post Centre
22 Dai Fat Street
Tai Po Industrial Estate
New Territories
HK

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